Vivitar Vivicam 2005 User Manual

							 
 
 
   
 
Vivicam 2005  
User Manual 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
041227TP 
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Preface 
Thank you for purchasing the Vivicam 2005.  Please read this manual carefully, it covers all 
camera functions and operations. 
 
FCC STATEMENT 
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and 
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation 
Note: 
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the 
FCC rules.  These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential 
installation.  This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in 
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.  However, there is no 
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.  If this equipment does cause harmful interference to 
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to 
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 
 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 
 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 
 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. 
 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 
 Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules. 
 Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual.  If such 
changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. 
 
TRADEMARK INFORMATION 
Microsoft® and Windows® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. 
Pentium® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.  Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. 
SD is a trademark.  Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. 
 
READ THIS FIRST 
Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice.  This includes primary product specifications, 
software, software drivers, and user’s manual.  This User’s Manual is a general reference guide for the product.  The 
product and accessories that come with your camera may be different from those described in this manual.  This is due to 
the fact that different retailers often specify slightly different product inclusions and accessories to suit their market 
requirements, customer demographics, and geographical preferences.  Products vary between retailers especially with 
accessories such as batteries, memory cards, cables, carrying cases/pouches, and language support.  Occasionally a 
retailer will specify a unique product color, appearance, and internal memory capacity.  Contact your dealer for precise 
product definition and included accessories.  The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this 
user’s manual.  For user manual and driver updates, refer to the Vivitar website or contact your dealer. 
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS 
Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product. 
 If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power OFF and remove the batteries.  Continued 
use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. 
 If the camera has fallen or its case has been damaged, turn the power OFF and remove the batteries.  Continued 
use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. 
 Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera.  This might cause fire or electric shock.  For repair or internal 
inspection, consult customer service. 
 Do not use the camera in areas near water.  This might cause fire or electric shock.  Take special care during 
rain, snow, on the beach, or near the shore. 
 Do not place the camera on inclined or unstable surfaces.  This might cause the camera to fall, causing injury. 
 Keep the batteries out of the reach of children.  Swallowing batteries might cause poisoning.  If the battery is 
accidentally swallowed, immediately consult a physician. 
 Do not use the camera while you are walking, driving, or riding a motorcycle.  This might cause you to fall over or 
result in traffic accident. 
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CAUTIONS 
 Do not fire the flash close to anyone’s eyes.  This might cause damage to the person’s eyesight. 
 Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact.  This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid 
to leak.  If the internal fluid enters your eyes or comes into contact with your body or clothes, rinse with fresh 
water.  If the internal fluid has entered your eyes, consult a physician to receive treatment. 
 A camera is a precision instrument.  Do not drop it, strike it or use excessive force when handling the camera.  
This might cause damage to the camera. 
 Do not use the camera in humid, steamy, smoky, or dusty places.  This might cause fire or electric shock. 
 Do not remove the battery immediately after long period of continuous use.  The battery becomes hot during use.  
Touching a hot battery might cause burns. 
 Do not wrap the camera or place it in cloth or blankets.  This might cause heat to build up and deform the case, 
resulting in fire.  Use the camera in a well-ventilated place. 
 Do not leave the camera in places where the temperature may raise significantly, such as inside a car.  This 
might adversely affect the case or the parts inside, resulting in fire. 
 Before you move the camera, disconnect cords and cables.  Failure to do this might damage cords and cables, 
resulting in fire and electric shock. 
 WARNING: Handling the USB on this product may expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California 
to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.  Wash hands after handling. 
 
NOTES ON BATTERY USAGE 
Do not use batteries other than those specified for use with your Vivicam 2005.  Use of unsuitable batteries may result in 
the batteries splitting, or leaking and may cause a fire, injury, or soiling of the battery compartment.  When placing the 
batteries into the camera, check the polarity markings on the batteries ( - and + ) to ensure that the batteries are inserted 
correctly. Incorrect battery polarity will result in inoperability and may result in the batteries splitting or leaking and causing a 
fire, injury, or soiling of the battery compartment.  Remove the batteries if the camera will not be used for an extended 
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period of time.  The batteries may leak and cause a fire, injury or soiling of the battery compartment. If the batteries leak, 
clean and wipe the battery compartment carefully and install new batteries.  Wash your hands carefully if you touch the 
battery fluid.  When using batteries, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes described 
below: 
 
 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are recommended.  To maximize performance and lifetime, we recommend that 
you fully charge the batteries and discharge them for at least one complete cycle before use. 
 Avoid using batteries in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and reduce 
digital camera performance.  Low temperature will adversely affect alkaline battery performance. 
 Using new rechargeable batteries or rechargeable batteries that have not been used for an extended period of 
time will affect the number of images that can be captured. 
 If you will not be using the batteries for an extended period of time, remove them from the camera to prevent 
leakage or corrosion. 
 Never use batteries of different types (together) or mix old and new batteries. 
 Never use manganese batteries. 
Contents 
1. Introduction ………………………………………………………… 5 
1.1 Features 
1.2 TFT Screen 
1.3 Buttons 
1.4 Using a Memory Card 
2. Preparation for use ……………………………………………..… 7 
2.1 Loading the Batteries 
2.2 Inserting a Memory Card 
3. V2005 Features …………………………………………………..… 7 
3.1 Image / video clips 
3.2 Setup Menu 
3.3 Playback of Images and Video Clips 
4. Camera Operations ……………………………………………….. 9 
4.1 Power on / off 
4.2 Battery Level 
4.3 Capturing Images and Video Clips 
4.4 Main (Setup) menu 
5. Windows 98 Driver Installation …………………………………. 13 
6. Transferring Images to your Computer………………………… 15 
7. Specifications ……………………………………………………… 15 
8. Maintenance ……………………………………………………..… 15 
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1. Introduction 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1.1 Features 
LensFlash lamp
Figure 1 – Vivicam 2005 Features and Controls 
1.2 Display 
AWB
1) Capture mode (still, movie, burst) 
2) Battery level Indicator 
3) Image resolution (Super Fine, Fine, Economy) 
4) Flash mode (Off, Auto, Auto/Red-eye, On) 
5) Self-timer mode 
6) Focus Frame 
7) White balance selection (auto, sunny, cloudy, 
fluorescent, tungsten) 
Figure 2 – Display Icons8) Number of images remaining in available memory 
 
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1.3 Control Buttons 
1. Power button: On/Off 
2. Function switch: To select Capture or Playback modes 
3. Menu button: Start/close menu 
4. OK button:  
 In capture mode:  used to toggle flash mode  
 In playback mode:  no function 
 In menu mode, it is used to confirm menu selections 
5. Arrow buttons: 
z Left arrow (“”) - 
 In capture mode:  no function 
 In playback mode:  used for viewing previous image 
 In menu mode:  used for navigating/selecting menu icons 
z Right arrow (“”) - 
 In capture mode:  used to select white-balance setting 
 In playback mode:  used for viewing next image 
 In menu mode:  used for navigating/selecting menu icons 
z Up arrow (“”) – 
 In capture mode:  zoom in (digital zoom) 
 In playback mode:  no function 
 In menu mode:  used for navigating/selecting menu icons and functions 
z Down arrow (“”): 
 In capture mode:  zoom out (digital zoom) 
 In playback mode:  no function 
 In menu mode:  used for navigating/selecting menu icons and functions 
 
 
 
1.4 Memory Cards 
The Vivicam 2005 includes approximately 14 MB of “built-in” internal storage memory.  You may 
wish to expand the memory capacity of your camera using a Secure Digital (SD) memory card.   
 
Note: The Vivicam 2005, like most digital cameras will automatically use a memory card if it is 
inserted into the memory card slot.  When there is no memory card present in the camera, your 
images and video clips (and files transferred to the camera through USB cable) are stored in the 
internal memory.  When a memory card is present in the camera, the camera will immediately 
begin to use the card in preference to the internal memory.  This is called “card preference”.  
Data stored in internal memory will not be accessible if a memory card is present.  To again 
access your data stored in internal memory, simply remove the SD memory card.
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2. Preparation For Use 
 
 
 
2.1 Loading batteries 
1. Open the battery cover as shown in Figure 3. 
2. As indicated inside the battery cover (“+/-”), load three AAA batteries into the compartment 
with the polarity (orientation) as shown in Figure 4. 
 
Note:  Typically, the V2005 will come with alkaline batteries.  Whereas alkaline batteries will 
operate the camera, Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) rechargeable batteries are highly 
recommended because they offer superior performance.  Rechargeable NiMH batteries are 
both cost effective and reusable.  To maximize performance and lifetime, it is recommended 
that you fully charge the batteries and discharge them for at least one complete cycle before 
use. 
 
  
Figure 3 – Battery Cover Door Figure 4 – Battery Orientation 
Battery 
Compartment 
Slot 
Memory card 
 
3. Close the battery cover. 
 
 
 
2.2 Inserting a Memory Card 
1) Open the battery cover 
2) Insert an SD memory card into the slot in the indicated direction 
 Insert contact pins first 
 Label-side of memory card facing towards the back (TFT side) of camera 
 Press the card gently into the slot – it will “click” into place 
 To remove a memory card press gently on the edge of the card to eject it 
3) Close the battery cover 
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3. Camera Operations 
 
 
 
3.1 Capturing Images and Video Clips 
The Vivicam 2005 features three ways to capture images - 
1) Single Shot mode.  Single-shot mode is the most common mode used for capturing 
individual still images.  Single shot is also the default mode for the V2005.  Whenever 
the camera is turned on, it will be in single-shot mode. 
2) Video mode.  Capture short video clips.  Note that after each video captured, the 
camera will revert to single-shot mode. 
3) Continuous (burst) Mode.  Burst mode allows you to capture a sequence of four images 
in succession.  The V2005 will capture one frame (every 1.2 seconds) up to four frames.  
Note that after each burst capture, the camera will revert to single-shot mode. 
 
The Vivicam 2005 features an integral four-mode flash that can be used in single-shot mode.  
The flash is not available in burst or video modes.  The four flash modes are:  automatic, 
automatic with red-eye reduction, off, and on (also known as fill-flash.)  Hint:  for faster camera 
operation and increased battery life set the flash to OFF if you will not be using it. 
 
 
 
3.2 Setup Menu (Also see section 4.4 for additional detail) 
1) White balance: Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Tungsten 
2) Exposure mode: Automatic, with manual exposure compensation 
 Exposure compensation range:  +/– 1.5 eV 
(This allows you to manually under-expose, or over-expose an image) 
3) Metering:  Full field (100%), central portion (25%), central-spot (4%) 
4) Self-timer: 10 second delay 
5) Sounds:  enable or disable camera tones (beeps) 
6) Automatic power-off:  You may specify the power-off time as one or three minutes, or 
you may disable auto-power off completely   
7) Multi-language: You may select a language for the on-screen display - English, French, 
Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, or Chinese 
 
 
 
3.3 Playback of images / video clips
1) Playback display: You may playback images individually, or in a matrix of nine 
simultaneous images. 
2) Delete and format: You may delete the current image, delete all images, or format 
memory (internal memory or memory card.) 
3) Display Brightness:  Adjustment the LCD brightness level +/- 1 step. 
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4. Operations 
 
 4.1 Power on/off 
Make sure that you have loaded the batteries correctly.  Press and hold the power button for 
two seconds.  The camera will power up.  The LEDs will illuminate and the LCD display 
screen will turn on.  Please press and hold the power button again for two seconds to power 
off.  (Note: If you will not use the camera for a long time remove the batteries to prevent 
damage by potential battery leakage.) 
 
4.2 Battery Level  
 
The battery level indicator icon will display in the lower left-hand corner of the display screen when 
the camera is on.  The indicator is a three-segment gauge: 

						

							 
Flash Mode.  Press the “OK/” button to select flash mode: